Features
Graduate assistants hone their teaching skills in a seminar on methodology and by working closely with course coordinators. The department hosts research conferences and participates in university programs such as the digital texts initiative, Latin American studies, and study abroad.
As a department housing many languages, it is possible for graduate students to teach in more than one language and to do significant advanced study in the literature of a second foreign language which may lead to a Ph.D. dissertation with a multinational focus.
Programme Structure
Research area in this program include:
- German Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Culture
- Francophone Literatures of the Oceanic region
- Women’s writing
- Literary translation
- Pedagogy
- Linguistics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV (required): This resume/CV should NOT include a photo of you.
- Personal Statement
- Portfolio/Voice Recordings: The oral sample should include two statements, both three to four minutes long, usually covering the same material, one in English and the other in the target language.
- Writing Sample: at least 10 pages written in the target language, it should demonstrate your potential to research and analyze culture and literary texts.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 44,771 AUD / year (≈ 31,182 USD / year)
- Out-of-State — 44,771 AUD / year (≈ 31,182 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 16,342 AUD / year (≈ 11,382 USD / year)
Living costs
Lincoln, United States: 1,330–1,968 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Modern Languages and Literatures.
